Fertilizers: BasicsMany think of fertilizers as plant food when in fact it is food for the soil to be available for the plant. Understanding this will help you as a home gardener better comprehend what and how much added nutrients your garden needs.…read more.

Fertilizers: ChoicesMany think of fertilizers as plant food when in fact it is food for the soil to be available for the plant. Understanding this will help you as a home gardener better comprehend what and how much added nutrients your garden needs.…read more.

Soil TestingSoil sampling results are an easy way to decode your soil’s components, or more importantly, what your soil is lacking. It’s not something that is needed annually, every two to three years is fine.…read more.

Soil pHSoil pH is affected by many environmental factors, such as vegetation type and temperature, but the amount of rainfall (and forest cover) has a major influence. Generally speaking, soil pH will vary depending on the region where you live.…read more.

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